On May 2nd Nargis, a tropical cyclone made landfall in Burma (also known as Myanmar) on May 2, 2008. Tens of thousands have died already as international aid workers are slowly being allowed to enter the country.

If you would like to learn more about the important work being done for the people of Myanmar, the following links lead to articles from the organizations on the ground. Most of the websites offer the ability to donate directly to the relief effort if you would like to do something to help.

Myanmar cyclone | Oxfam International

UNICEF on the ground in Myanmar delivering critical supplies | UNICEF

Myanmar: momentum begins to build in relief operation | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Save the Children Responds to Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar | Save the Children

Yangon, Myanmar: “People tell stories of spending the night of the cyclone hanging onto trees all night long” | Doctors Without Borders

Food aid flights set off for cyclone-hit Myanmar | World Food Programme

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